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When Kickers paired up with retro sweetie-makers Swizzels Matlow for a collection inspired by the confectioner’s most iconic treat, Love Hearts, who did they ask to craft some cute, colourful and kissable copy to support its launch? None other than little old us! Everyone knows we’re the most romantic agency out there, able to inspire passion … Continue reading →

Still black and blue from last week’s big dress debate? Or were you left wondering if it’s really Aldi, rather than the great philosophers from centuries gone, that hold all the answers to life’s biggest questions? Perhaps you were searching for that Cornwall-inspired toilet seat to turn your one-bedroom flat into a picturesque luxury cabin? … Continue reading →

Great party last night, but how did you get home? Oh, it was so late and cold outside, so I just ‘Uber’d’ it. Uber what? Y’know, Uber. That transport company that has not-so-secretly been plotting world domination in recent years. And they’ve been using Uber great content to get there? You’re learning fast, amigo! Being … Continue reading →

Regular readers will know we’re two-wheel enthusiasts here at Speak HQ. Fitting, then, that we should be so busy creating the event programmes for the Revolution Series – the ‘premier league’ of track cycling. Round 5 (of 6) in the current season takes place this weekend at London’s Olympic VeloPark, which was the scene for so … Continue reading →

Ow, but I spent all my cash yesterday on the new Fifty Shades of Grey game from Ann Summers! Calm yourself, moneybags; we’re not going to chase you up on any outstanding debts. Though we might on your lack of imagination… Hey, it’s all the rage! Look what it inclu…. WOAH, stop right there! Put that … Continue reading →

The Tuesday we’ve all been waiting for – Pancake Day is a comin’! With that in mind, we’re focusing on all of life’s essentials this week: Nutella’s new nutty song-based pancake advert, baked formations of boy and a just-too-catchy jingle-ad from back in the day that will have you singing all the way to home … Continue reading →

Is that Simon Cowell’s latest tasteless talent show offering, just for males? No, this isn’t Man Idol! Rest assured, Cowell’s plague of plunging v-necks can buzz off elsewhere. In fact, The Idle Man could probably teach him a thing or three about fashion. Are we talking another uber hip fashion retailer for lazy men? Indeed, … Continue reading →

Singletons, rejoice! During what can be a real stomach-turning time of year in the marketing campaign calendar, MF is here at your rescue, armed with the most rib-tickling, deliciously subversive Valentine’s Day adverts out there – guaranteed to keep you in better company than any last-minute panic tinder date. So throw away that box of … Continue reading →

The Super Bowl final is the most watched event in history – so the stakes are high for brands forking out a fortune for some air time during the intermissions. For viewers like us in the UK, staying up late for the big event offers a unique window on mainstream US culture – not just … Continue reading →

I’ll never support England again, not after that shambolic World Cup showing… Your head’s stuck between the posts! I’m not talking about the national football team – and at least they didn’t get demolished 7-1! Sport England is the national public body committed to investment in developing sport across the country. Ah, so it’s a non-commercial brand … Continue reading →

Funny is sexy, and here’s the proof – courtesy of some super-sassy content and campaigns from MoneySuperMarket, EasyJet and Hasbro. Laugh it up, you lustful lot. It’s all gone bottoms up Sharon Osbourne stars in the latest laugh-out-loud MoneySuperMarket effort bringing the sass to MF. In typical testimonial format, we meet ‘Dave’ who has just … Continue reading →

I’m guessing that’s a new over-priced super-fruit that’s in all the latest detox diets? I’m not talking about fancy edibles… but the British fashion brand, Burberry. Ah, the chav’s check of choice! Fair enough, we’ve all been through our rough patches, right? Remember Britney in 2007? And yet, just like Britney, Burberry has managed to … Continue reading →

Confessions of a confectioner You may have heard how Cadbury sparked controversy by confessing that they had tweaked the recipe for their famous Creme Egg. Shellshock and horror! Chaos ensued on Twitter and it has certainly got people talking – in some cases song-writing – about their seasonal treat, in good timing as well with … Continue reading →